Closing or Merging a Nonprofit: Your Final Form 990
Dissolving or merging your nonprofit takes more than a board vote. Here's what the final Form 990 has to show, and why mistakes made at closing are hard to undo.
Sports Clubs and Tax-Exemption: 501(c)(3) Eligibility and Requirements
Not every sports club qualifies for 501(c)(3) status, and knowing which category your organization actually fits changes everything from your annual filing form to your penalty exposure. Here's what nonprofit sports clubs need to know about tax exemption, IRS filing requirements, and staying compliant year after year.
Form 990-T Supplemental Forms: Form 4562, 4797, 8949, 8995 and 3800 Explained
Form 990-T rarely stands alone. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the five supplemental forms — 4562, 4797, 8949, 8995, and 3800 — that most often accompany it, and when each one applies.
How to Complete the Balance Sheet on Form 990-PF
Form 990-PF's Balance Sheet asks private foundations for a detailed look at assets, liabilities, and net assets — at both book and fair market value. Here's how Part II breaks down, line by line, and what determines which columns your foundation needs to complete.
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Tax990's latest webinar learning opportunities for nonprofits.
IRS Form 1024: Who Files It, and How to Apply for Recognition of Exemption
If your organization falls outside 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4), Form 1024 — not Form 1023 — is your path to IRS-recognized tax-exempt status. Here's what it covers and how to file.
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Form 8050: What It Is and How It Works For Nonprofit Filers
A paper refund check can take weeks to arrive, and it can get lost or misdirected along the way. Form 8050 gives eligible nonprofits and other exempt filers a faster alternative: direct deposit straight from the IRS, with no cap on the refund amount. Here's what the form covers, who qualifies, and how to get it filed correctly.
IRS Announces Form 990 Filing Relief for Foreign FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams
The IRS just gave foreign soccer federations a break: if their only U.S. tie was the 2026 World Cup, they won't need to file Form 990 this year. It's a narrow, tournament-specific exception—but a welcome one for busy compliance teams.
How to Read Your IRS Determination Letter: A Field Guide for Nonprofits
Your IRS determination letter decoded, line by line: what your 509(a) classification, effective date, filing requirement, and deductibility each mean.